Gaithersburg Wrongful Death Claims

Fatal Injury Claims in Gaithersburg and Rockville

Experienced Trial Lawyers for Victims of Wrongful Death

Life immediately after the loss of a close family member can be a confusing and frightening time — even under the best of circumstances. But when that death has been caused by the negligent or wrongful conduct of another, it’s much worse. The important thing right now is to not let feelings of powerlessness, depression or anger keep you from taking steps to protect your rights to compensation.

If your family has recently lost a loved one due to the negligence of another person or business — put experienced attorneys and decades of trial experience to work for you. Call or contact the Gaithersburg, Maryland, law offices of Sussman & Simcox today for a free consultation and immediate legal help.

Our Practice

Our Montgomery County firm handles wrongful death claims on behalf of families in Rockville, German Town, Gaithersburg, the Baltimore-D.C. corridor and throughout the surrounding areas of Maryland. Our practice includes fatal injuries suffered in all types of accidents — car and truck accidents, plane crashes, boating accidents, property accidents and medical malpractice included.

Two Types of Claims

Although most people only recognize the term “wrongful death” — often, two distinct claims will be filed in connection with these cases. The first, the wrongful death claim, is brought by family members seeking compensation for damages such as loss of consortium, loss of support and loss of expected financial contributions the deceased would have made to the family had they lived.

The second type of claim is known as a survival action. A survival action is generally brought on behalf of the decedent’s estate by the estate’s executor or personal representative. Compensation in these cases is for the pain, suffering and other losses suffered by the victim himself or herself. Survival claims are not allowed in cases where it is judged the victim died instantaneously.

Free Consultations

Call or contact us online for a free consultation. We’re flexible with appointment times and can travel to meet with you if necessary. We receive no fees unless we are able to obtain a verdict, award or settlement on your behalf.